February 06 / 18.15 Dundalk (AW)

18.15

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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

  • Prize money: £6669.57
  • 0m 7f 0y
  • 9 runners
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Put The Fun In Fundraising At Dundalk Handicap

Runners: 9 runners

Type: Flat AW

Surface: Polytrack

Weather: Light rain

6/1 (Won)

  • Win: £3.25
  • Place: £1.20

Form: 512-31 CD

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 1lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 67

Form & Verdict
In fine form here since joining current yard; won 1m handicap off 58 in December before two placings over that trip; overcame slow start to win C&D claimer last week; fairly treated back in a handicap.
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No / Draw
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Distance / Class
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Jockey / Trainer
Verdict Starting price

11th

17

(13)

26th Jun 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

18:10 Curragh

Una Matata

8st 9lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Adrian McGuinness

Four-time AW winner is 1-13 on turf; pleasing effort when a 2l fifth of 14 at Down Royal (7f, good) in May when not getting the clearest of runs and same mark now; this a tougher race, though, so more needed.

12/1

4/1

  • Place: £1.30

Form: 344-2

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 7lb

4 yo Gelding

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Some promise in his opening three AW maidens in Britain for Harry Charlton; encouraging stable/handicap debut when runner-up here over 6f last month; extra furlong should suit; player from same mark.
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Verdict Starting price

3rd

2

(7)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

17:30 Killarney

Go Out

10st 2lb

J: James Ryan

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has shown his best form on the AW; some decent turf runs this term but will have to improve a fair bit on last two efforts to win on these terms.

14/1

10th

7

(8)

18th Jun 2026

Yielding

1m 0f 0y

17:45 Leopardstown

Go Out

9st 8lb

J: Declan McDonogh

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has done most of his racing on the AW, runner-up three times; fair turf form this term and excuses at Roscommon on latest (raced freely and saddle slipped); needs to find extra but could go well.

16/1

9th

5

(13)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Go Out

9st 12lb

J: Terry Casey

T: Daniel James Murphy

Maiden has done most of his racing on AW, runner-up three times; fair turf form this term, but needs to find extra.

10/1

7/2

  • Place: £1.50

Form: 79-932 C

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 9lb

7 yo Gelding

OR: 75

Form & Verdict
Four course wins at 5f/6f; went close over C&D in November 2024 off current mark; stayed on well to finish second from a wide draw here (6f) nine days ago; solid chance if he can build on that.
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Verdict Starting price

10th

6

(3)

4th Jun 2026

Yielding

0m 7f 20y

18:00 Leopardstown

Mehman

9st 3lb

J: Conor Cusack

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap at Naas in May 2024; solid effort when over 1m at Bellewstown in April and backed that up with a close third over 6f at Naas last month; 1-22 record on turf is a concern but those recent efforts have been encouraging

7/2

3rd

9

(3)

9th May 2026

Good

0m 5f 205y

15:10 Naas

Mehman

9st 10lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner, sole turf success came in 5f handicap (good) on this card in 2024 and he's just 1lb higher now; solid effort over 1m at Bellewstown latest (soft); should get a strong pace to aim at here and not discounted.

9/1

2nd

1

(14)

11th Apr 2026

Yielding To Soft

0m 7f 205y

17:23 Bellewstown

Mehman

10st 3lb

J: Luke McAteer

T: P J F Murphy

Four-time AW winner is 1-19 on turf; is 2lb below that last turf win which came at Naas (5f, good) in May 2024; handles an ease but this trip may just stretch his stamina.

9/1

Form: /088-7 D

Last run: 28 days

W: 10st 0lb

5 yo Gelding

OR: 80

Form & Verdict
Ex-Godolphin; won two Kempton AW novice events at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keeneland in April 2024; bought for 20,000gns; no encouragement from his Irish form; cheekpieces are now tried.
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12th

3

(11)

27th Jun 2026

Good

1m 2f 0y

16:30 Curragh

Musical Act

10st 3lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two Kempton novices at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keeneland in April 2024; no better than fourth in eight runs (six on AW) since joining this yard; well held by Clear Quartz on Leopardstown running; hard to fancy despite having a top apprentice aboard.

20/1

7th

5

(8)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

19:30 Leopardstown

Musical Act

9st 10lb

J: Nicola Burns

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two Kempton novices at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keeneland in April 2024; finished no better than fourth in seven runs (six on AW) since joining this yard and soft ground looks a negative.

12/1

6th

4

(2)

27th Mar 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

17:45 Dundalk (AW)

Musical Act

9st 11lb

J: Shane Foley

T: Ciaran Murphy

Won two Kempton AW novice events at 7f/1m in 2023; close up in Grade 3 at Keenland in April 2024; C&D fourth last month his best effort for new connections, didn't appear to get home over a mile latest; return to 7f to suit and yard going well; cheekpieces worn last twice now discarded.

11/2

Form: 752-23 C

Last run: 7 days

W: 9st 3lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Three-time winner at 6f/7f including a victory here at 6f; placed on her last three visits, dead-heating for third behind a progressive type over 1m last week from a wide draw; in the mix.
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Verdict Starting price

6th

1

(4)

15th May 2026

Good

1m 0f 68y

Class 6

21:00 Hamilton

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Warren Fentiman

T: Stephen Hanlon

Fair ex-Irish 6f winner; yet to hit top form in four runs for his current yard, tried in a visor when fourth of seven in 6f Southwell handicap 15 days ago; needs to step forward despite a falling mark.

9/1

4th

4

(4)

30th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 6f 16y

Class 6

20:00 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 6lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

Well handicapped on last year's Irish best; has not made a big impact in three runs for Stephen Hanlon (single-figure price on each occasion) and cheekpieces didn't help over 7f three weeks ago; dropping down the weights and new headgear is tried but there are risks attached.

8/1

9th

1

(5)

7th Apr 2026

Standard

0m 7f 14y

Class 6

20:30 Southwell (AW)

Velvet Skies

9st 9lb

J: Conor Whiteley

T: Stephen Hanlon

3-47 with his wins coming over 6f/7f on turf/Polytrack in Ireland; has made a low-key start for this yard and needs to improve for the fitting of cheekpieces.

6/1

Form: 516-56 CD

Last run: 21 days

W: 9st 4lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 70

Form & Verdict
Second runner for yard; gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off 68 in November; lost ground at the start next two outings; modest sixth here (1m) on latest and needs things to fall right but big player if on a going day.
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7th

3

(12)

20th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

16:40 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 13lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off this mark in November; lost ground at the start in next two outings; modest sixth here in January and same story over C&D last time; needs things to fall right, but chance if on a going day.

9/1

6th

6

(3)

6th Feb 2026

Standard

0m 7f 0y

18:15 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 4lb

J: Rory Cleary

T: Adrian McGuinness

Second runner for yard; gained third win (first on AW) with a neck success over C&D off 68 in November; lost ground at the start next two outings; modest sixth here (1m) on latest and needs things to fall right but big player if on a going day.

10/1

6th

10

(5)

16th Jan 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

18:45 Dundalk (AW)

Oiche Rua

9st 6lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Got her third Flat win (first on AW) with a neck success over 7f here in November; lost ground at the start on both subsequent starts, including when fifth behind Venetian last week; could feature if no recurrence.

7/1

7/1

Form: 7/0-26 C

Last run: 21 days

W: 8st 9lb

5 yo Filly

OR: 61

Form & Verdict
Sole success came in 6f fillies' maiden here for this yard in 2023; well beaten in four runs over hurdles for former yard; right back to form when second of 14 here (1m) last month; failed to back it up over C&D a week later.
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Time + Course Horse + Weight
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Verdict Starting price

1st

1

(1)

15th Jul 2026

Good

1m 0f 40y

19:30 Killarney

Bella Colombia

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: W McCreery

Both wins have been on the AW, including in March off 59; close third from a bad draw at Dundalk on Sunday, having 11 days earlier chased home Pete's Dream at Fairyhouse over this trip; has her chance again and good draw plus 5lb claimer booked.

13/2

3rd

1

(15)

12th Jul 2026

Standard

1m 0f 0y

15:45 Dundalk (AW)

Bella Colombia

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Defied a similarly-wide draw when winning over C&D in March; only 1lb higher now and little wrong with her turf form since.

7/2

2nd

1

(10)

1st Jul 2026

Good To Firm

1m 0f 160y

19:55 Fairyhouse

Bella Colombia

10st 2lb

J: W J Lee

T: W McCreery

Added a second AW win at Dundalk in March (1m); 0-14 on turf but has run some decent runs in defeat; last two runs at Limerick and Roscommon have been satisfactory; back in 0-60 company now; on the shortlist.

11/4

Form: 15556- D

Last run: 110 days

W: 9st 3lb

4 yo Filly

OR: 69

Form & Verdict
Won twice last year, at Leopardstown (7f, good) and at Galway (8.5f, soft); handicapper has had her measure on turf since and she has a tough mark back on the AW after a break; 10lb claimer will help.
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Verdict Starting price

1st

3

(7)

11th Jun 2026

Soft

1m 1f 0y

20:00 Leopardstown

Electric Beauty

9st 10lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Course winner; has been busy this year; fit from AW when winning at the Curragh (1m, heavy) in March; has largely remained in good form since, given a forceful ride at Roscommon (10.5f) on latest when finishing second; can go well dropped 1lb.

7/2

2nd

5

(4)

18th May 2026

Good

1m 2f 63y

18:50 Roscommon

Electric Beauty

9st 11lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Has been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; has made the running on her two most recent starts; may find a few too good again.

8/1

3rd

6

(7)

3rd May 2026

Good

1m 2f 158y

15:58 Sligo

Electric Beauty

9st 4lb

J: Wesley Joyce

T: Michael Mulvany

Been busy this year and was fit from AW when winning over 1m at the Curragh in March; touched off on her return there before disappointing when favourite at Gowran; fourth over this trip on AW last time after making the running, and not sure she wants to go this far.

14/1

Form: 0840-8 D

Last run: 9 days

W: 9st 7lb

5 yo Colt

OR: 73

Form & Verdict
Dual turf winner in Britain whose best run since joining Ado McGuinness came when fourth at Roscommon in September; very slowly away on AW debut nine days ago; others preferred.
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7th

1

(12)

10th Jun 2026

Good To Yielding

0m 7f 0y

19:50 Limerick

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Sam Coen

T: Adrian McGuinness

Two wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills, at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings. took third behind Exceeding at Leopardstown in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time; runner-up to an in-form rival at Roscommon before fifth at Listowel; capable of getting in the mix.

4/1

5th

2

(11)

31st May 2026

Good

0m 7f 0y

16:20 Listowel

Zabriskie Point

10st 2lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and took third (0.5l behind Exceeding) at Leopardstown (7f, yielding to soft) in April; unplaced favourite at Gowran next time, but took the runner-up spot at Roscommon (7.5f, good to yielding); in the mix.

11/2

2nd

15

(9)

18th May 2026

Good

0m 7f 94y

17:50 Roscommon

Zabriskie Point

9st 5lb

J: Adam Caffrey

T: Adrian McGuinness

Both wins came as a juvenile for Charlie Hills at 5f/7f on different ground types; has plunged in the ratings and profited from a drop in grade when third at Leopardstown on his penultimate start; unplaced favourite at Gowran last time.

7/1

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Payout
Exacta €15.00
Straight Forecast €12.23
Tricast €40.98
Trifecta €46.90

Selections

RP RATINGS (IRE):

Go Out

SPOTLIGHT:

Oiche Rua

POSTDATA:

Una Matata

The Irish Sun:

Go Out

TOPSPEED:

Oiche Rua